What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Associate STEAM Camp (2025-2026) position at Resource Area for Teaching?
Do you enjoy working with children, supporting teams, and keeping programs running smoothly? RAFT is looking for a Camp Program Associate to partner with our Program Leadership team and Camp Site Director to ensure seamless daily operations, uphold camp standards, and create memorable experiences for campers. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, service-oriented, and excited to make a positive impact on young minds.
What You’ll Do
- Manage camper check-in and check-out, warmly welcoming campers and parents.
- Support the weekly curriculum by managing the inventory of hands-on materials and supplies.
- Help with daily operations, including survey collection, data entry, and facilitating camp activities.
- Coordinate camp-wide outdoor games and events.
- Assist in providing timely and supportive communication to parents via email, phone, or in person.
- Collaborate with the Camp Site Director to resolve facility concerns.
- Coordinate with the site IT coordinator and janitorial staff to maintain cleanliness and smooth operations.
- Complete at least 9 hours of onboarding, professional development, and staff meetings prior to camp.
- Participate in after-camp debrief sessions and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
- Assist the Camp Site Director in supervising and supporting camp staff, including overseeing camp opening or closing during the nine-hour camp day.
- Track staffing needs and attendance, communicating any issues to the RAFT team.
- Step in to cover staff responsibilities when necessary.
What We’re Looking For
- Enthusiastic, dependable, and service-oriented leader.
- Genuine interest in working with young children in educational settings.
- Ability to commit at least four weeks, Monday through Friday.
- Comfortable learning and using cloud-based program management tools.
- Flexible, adaptable, and proactive problem solver.
- Strong teamwork and execution skills.
- Must obtain TB Risk Assessment and fingerprint clearance (paid for by RAFT).
- Minimum of one year of experience in student program management.
- Experience in a supportive or supervisory role is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Why Join RAFT's STEAM Camp?
At RAFT, we inspire creativity, exploration, and curiosity through hands-on STEAM learning. As a Camp Program Associate, you’ll help build a safe, engaging environment where campers can grow, play, and learn, while developing your own skills as part of a supportive, mission-driven team.
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